June 19, 2014 South Africa divided over controversial mineral law reforms The country's ’s new mineral resources law, which is awaiting the President’s signature, faces growing opposition as the mines minister, industry and opposition seek review.
June 17, 2014 Rare earth prices have turned Don't underestimate Beijing's resolve to crack down on its dirty, low-tech industry and the effect it will have on supply and prices says two new reports.
June 16, 2014 INFOGRAPHIC: 10 mind blowing things about Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, credited with much of Tesla`s success, did not actually start the company.
June 14, 2014 Avalon Rare Metals closes US$4million registered direct offering The company plans to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including funding ongoing operations and/or capital requirements, and discretionary capital programs.
June 7, 2014 Brent Cook: Exploration sector hasn’t hit bottom yet Brent Cook from Exploration Insights chats with Cambridge House Live anchor Vanessa Collette about the state of the junior mining sector.
June 6, 2014 US start-up ready to sell lab-made rare earths The first two to hit the market are neodymium and dysprosium, needed for manufacturing powerful magnets that work at high temperatures.
June 5, 2014 China’s Rare Earth Toxic Time Bomb to Spur Mining Boom The toxic time bomb set by China’s rare earths mining boom is set to boost the prospects for some of the $12 billion of projects being developed outside the world’s…
June 4, 2014 Bargain hunters drive Molycorp shares 11% higher US rare earth miner up sharply from historic lows in heavy volume.
May 26, 2014 Scientists find rare-earth-like magnetic properties in iron Finding may provide a new and more available ingredient for manufacturing motors for hybrid and electric cars, as well as generators.
May 25, 2014 Tesla’s Gigafactory: Needs 6 new graphite mines, but where will cobalt be sourced? The electric motor company's plans to double the globe's battery output will up graphite demand 152%, but sourcing cobalt outside the Congo could prove difficult.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
